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Spooky Sprint Des Moines

📅 October 2, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Polk City · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 3, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

13.1 mi6.2 mi3.1 mi

About

The Spooky Sprint Des Moines takes place in Polk City, Iowa, on October 2, 2027, on a course through the city's public parks. Three distances are on offer: a 5K (3.1 miles), a 10K (6.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km).

All three races are run in a fall-themed atmosphere with a Halloween feel.

Highlights

City
Park

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